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2019-20 Sports Medicine Coaches Packet (Updated 6/26/19)

Dr Martin Part 1 and 2 Trainer

Concussions

WVSSAC Concussion Rule 127-2-14
NFHS Concussion in Sports – What You Need to Know (Coaches Course – All head coaches are required to complete.)
A Parent’s Guide to Concussions
Return to Play Protocol
Suggested Guidelines for Management of Concussion in Sports
CDC Concussion Checklist
Acute Concussion Evaluation (ACE)
SCAT – 5th Edition (Sports Concussion Assessment)
Graded Symptom Checklist
Football-Report-for-2019 (12)
WVSSAC Concussion Report Fillable Form

Infectious Disease Information

Body Fluid Handling Procedure
MRSA Information
MRSA Infection – MedExpress Fillable Form
Sports Related Skin Infections Position Statement and Guidelines
General Guidelines for Sports Hygiene, Skin Infections and Communicable Diseases
WVSSAC Herpes Reporting Form Fillable Form

Heat Stress Information

Sites to Help Determine Heat Index

Optional Instruments to Determine the Heat Index

Schools may purchase instruments to determine the heat index. Several types of instruments are available such as sling psychrometers and digital thermometers.

Avoid Opioid Addiction / Steroid Abuse

Other Information

Sports Physicals – MedExpress
Sprains and Strains – MedExpress
Guidelines for Awareness (Sudden Cardiac Arrest Awareness)
Emergency Action Plans (Any One Can Save a Life)
Emergency Action Plan Worksheet

Sports Medicine Committee Members

Dr. David Avery, Parkersburg
Dr. Greg Elkins, Hamlin
Rick Vaglienti, Morgantown
Mark Henrich, Bone & Joint Surgeons Group, Charleston
Stephen Thaxton, DC, Ripley
Jennie Johnson, Ripley
Dr. Dan Martin, Buckhannon
Bob Haas, Ronceverte
Bruce Adkins, Tobacco Prev.
Derek Raynes, A-Game Sports Perf.
Dr. AJ Monseau, WVU Hospitals